London Film Academy presents: Pitching Workshop with David Pope
Friday 21 June 2019, 12:30 – 13:30
TRAVERSE THEATRE 1
EIFF Press & Industry Centre
Access: EIFF Passholders
Learn about the art and craft of selling stories! With tips and tasks designed to build your confidence and practice intuitive tailoring of your presentation to suit a particular audience, this session will help you perfect your pitch as well as the way you deliver it.
London Film Academy is an internationally recognised innovative film school offering education in film which harnesses filmmakers’ talent and lets them find their voice in a collaborative and nurturing environment. They produce world-class filmmakers who thrive in an environment that emulates real world realities. Their intensive courses range from 2-year BA(Hons) Filmmaking, 1-year Filmmaking & Screenwriting Diplomas and short courses (form 1 day to 6 weeks) across fiction and documentary. They are delivered by practicing industry professionals and equip students with the multi- disciplinary skills, invaluable advice and crucial contacts to support them throughout their career.
David Pope is a screenwriter and script consultant working internationally. He has designed and delivered pitching and development workshops for the Cannes Cinefondation, British Council, Irish Film Board and New Horizons Studio amongst others. He is Director of advance films, Annual Consultant/Moderator for The Rotterdam Lab at CineMart and Programme Director at Stowe Story Labs. David is a Directing and Screenwriting Tutor at London Film Academy.